Those looking to apply for other specialty military plates must possess an active South Dakota driver license or South Dakota ID card may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. Upon renewal of the plates, the applicant pays the registration fee but is not assessed an additional fee for the plates.
This is true for all plates unless otherwise noted. Applicants for medal related license plates will also need to provide a copy of their DD form, copy of certificate awarded upon presentation of medal, or other official documentation that substantiates eligibility. If the applicant no longer qualifies for the plates or dies, the special plates may not be displayed on the vehicle beyond the expiration of the plates or renewal stickers. Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses a South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Bronze Star Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates.
Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses a South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. Any resident owner of a motor vehicle who possesses a South Dakota driver license or SD ID card and who has received the Distinguished Service Cross Medal may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates.
Before a person can receive a disabled veteran plate, they must be an owner of a motor vehicle or motorcycle and a resident veteran who is either:. In addition, the injury must have been incurred in active duty during a time of war or while participating in a military mission involving armed conflict. Disabled Veteran plates are available for passenger vehicles and motorcycles.
Disabled Veteran plates will be issued from the division upon verification of Disabled Veteran status through the Veteran's Administration in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Any resident veteran owner of a motor vehicle who has received the Medal of Honor may apply to the Secretary of Revenue for special license plates. Any applicant for the National Guard plate must be an active enlisted member of the National Guard, an active warrant officer of the National Guard, an active commissioned member of the National Guard, or a retired member of the National Guard with twenty years or more of creditable service.
